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ROOT CAP [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- root cap
1, record 1, English, root%20cap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rootcap 2, record 1, English, rootcap
correct
- pileorhiza 3, record 1, English, pileorhiza
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The outer cell layer at the root tip, functioning in protection and lubrication. 4, record 1, English, - root%20cap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The root cap is distinct from the root proper. The root apical meristem is located at the apex of the root proper but is buried under the root cap. 5, record 1, English, - root%20cap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coiffe
1, record 1, French, coiffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pilorhize 2, record 1, French, pilorhize
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse de cellules en forme de dé à coudre recouvrant et protégeant la pointe en croissance de la racine. 3, record 1, French, - coiffe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La coiffe termine et protège la racine. C'est elle qui permet la pénétration dans le sol. 4, record 1, French, - coiffe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cofia
1, record 1, Spanish, cofia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Apice que protege el cono vegetativo de las raíces. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cofia
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Botany
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- calyptrogen
1, record 2, English, calyptrogen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A distinct meristematic layer in the root apex, present in the grasses and some other roots, which gives rise to the root cap. 1, record 2, English, - calyptrogen
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Botanique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calyptrogène
1, record 2, French, calyptrog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méristème terminal de la racine, siège de croissance de la coiffe (calyptra). 2, record 2, French, - calyptrog%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- root epidermis
1, record 3, English, root%20epidermis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- rhizodermis 1, record 3, English, rhizodermis
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In root apices with closed organization, the root epidermis is associated either with cortical cells(in most monocots) or with cap initials(in most other angiosperms). 1, record 3, English, - root%20epidermis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rhizoderme
1, record 3, French, rhizoderme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu qui compose l'épiderme racinaire et qui porte les poils absorbants. 2, record 3, French, - rhizoderme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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